Submersible Expedition: Billionaire & Explorer Explore Titanic Wreckage
A US luxury real estate billionaire and a deep-sea explorer are planning a submersible expedition to explore the Titanic. Ohio tycoon and adventurer Larry Connor and Patrick Lahey, co-founder of Triton Submarines, aim to dive to a depth of approximately 3,800 meters (12,467 feet) to reach the shipwreck in the North Atlantic Ocean. The private […]
Governor Fubara Highlights Achievements Despite Political Crisis in Rivers State
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara declared that despite ongoing political turmoil, his administration remains resilient and committed to delivering benefits to the people. He attributed this success to divine grace and support from former Governor Dr. Peter Odili and elder statesman Senator John Mbata. Speaking at a state banquet celebrating his first year in office […]
FG Begins Construction of Second Runway at Abuja Airport – Aviation Minister
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced that the Federal Government has commenced constructing a second runway at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Speaking during a ministerial press briefing on Monday, Keyamo highlighted that the project had faced delays and controversies since the Obasanjo administration. “The necessity of a second runway has […]
Gov Otti: My Responsibility is Solely to Abians
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State marked his first anniversary in office yesterday with a town hall meeting involving the people and stakeholders of Abia Central. The event, held at the International Conference Center Ogurube Layout in Umuahia, included representatives from Umuahia North, Ikwuano, Umuahia South, Isialangwa North, Isialangwa South, and Osisioma Local Government Areas. […]
Tinubu Signs Executive Orders to Enhance Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Competitiveness
President Bola Tinubu announced that the three Executive Orders he signed into law will make Nigeria’s petroleum sector globally competitive. Tinubu during a meeting on Tuesday with a delegation from ExxonMobil Upstream Company led by its President, Liam Mallon, emphasized that these reforms will eliminate undue challenges for oil companies operating in Nigeria. The Executive […]
Confusion in Kano as Another Court Orders Sanusi’s Removal
Kano is embroiled in confusion following conflicting court orders regarding the status of the Emir of Kano. A Federal High Court in Kano has ordered the police to evict Sanusi Lamido Sanusi from the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano. This ruling came barely an hour after a Kano High Court issued an order […]
‘We have nothing.’ As Israel attacks Rafah, Palestinians are living in tents and searching for food
The tent camps stretch for more than 16 kilometers (10 miles) along Gaza’s coast, filling the beach and sprawling into empty lots, fields and town streets. Families dig trenches to use as toilets. Fathers search for food and water, while children look through garbage and wrecked buildings for scraps of wood or cardboard for their mothers to […]
Singapore Airlines Emergency: Survivors Recount Turbulence Horror
When Eva Khoo received a phone call last week about an “incident” involving the Singapore Airlines flight her family was on, she was initially told not to worry. However, hours after the emergency landing in Bangkok, the 47-year-old still couldn’t reach her brother and pregnant sister-in-law, who were on the London-to-Singapore flight along with a […]
Pope Francis’ Stance on Gay Men in Priesthood Sparks Debate
Pope Francis has reportedly used highly derogatory language in an incident that may significantly affect perceptions of his stance on gay people. During a session at the Italian Bishops’ Conference, the Pope was asked whether gay men should be allowed to train for the priesthood if they remained celibate. He responded that they should not. […]
Federal Government to Establish 24 Skills and Innovation Hubs Nationwide
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing 24 skills and innovation hubs and entrepreneurship centers across Nigeria. This announcement was made by President Tinubu during the Children’s Day celebration in Abuja, themed “Enhancing the Total Wellbeing of the Nigerian Child through Quality Education and Skills Development.” Represented by the FCT Minister of State, […]
